Having a proper high school diploma and a partner are equally important, as according to a study, lower education levels and having no partner are associated with a lower frequency of home blood pressure monitoring. Having less than a high school diploma and no partner was associated with a lower frequency of home blood pressure monitoring. It is important to monitor your blood pressure levels as they can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The adults, who had high blood pressure, were aware of it and were being treated, showed higher rates of home monitoring. The American Heart Association recommends home monitoring for all people with high blood pressure.

Source: Hindustan Times September 17, 2017 04:52 UTC